What is a Troll?

[sexysadie]

No they make people think they are your friend.

So....any one of us can be a troll then....is that what you're saying?

 

[Alien Allen]

trolls will always garner some friends

It is part and parcel of their act

There are different types of trolls. Some count on making friends to keep the shit stirred

And sometimes one has to look at who the friends are. As it is not uncommon for trolls to work in groups

 

[mazHur]

Actually they hang around long enough to make lots of enemies until moderators eject them. This is a general statement not pointed at anyone in particular.

making enemies or friends is not the point, it's the people who ruin threads with idle twitching and who indulge in argument just for the sake of argument!

 

[Alien Allen]

making enemies or friends is not the point, it's the people who ruin threads with idle twitching and who indulge in argument just for the sake of argument!

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even a troll can make a funny now and then

 

[sexysadie]

Actually they hang around long enough to make lots of enemies until moderators eject them. This is a general statement not pointed at anyone in particular.

So,..everybody who's ever been banned is a troll?

 

[mazHur]

trolls will always garner some friends

It is part and parcel of their act

There are different types of trolls. Some count on making friends to keep the shit stirred

And sometimes one has to look at who the friends are. As it is not uncommon for trolls to work in groups

A troll can never make any friends-he comes like an wimp and vanishes like an imp!!

 

[Minor Axis]

making enemies or friends is not the point, it's the people who ruin threads with idle twitching and who indulge in argument just for the sake of argument!

Oh, are talking about anyone who disagrees with you? I'm afraid there are lots and lots of them around here.

 

[sexysadie]

Oh, are talking about anyone who disagrees with you? I'm afraid there are lots and lots of them around here.

Almost as many as those who disagree with you.

 

[Minor Axis]

So,..everybody who's ever been banned is a troll?

Huh, how did you reach that conclusion about what I ment? Trolls eventually are ejected, however they are not the only ones in a forum subject to ejection. Flagrantly violating forum rules can result in ejection. Trolling is just one of several infractions.

Almost as many as those who disagree with you.

Ah yes, but I don't accuse them of idle twitching and arguing for arguments sake now do I? Funny I can only think of one forum member who has done that.

 

[darkangel]

So....any one of us can be a troll then....is that what you're saying?

I never said that and I don't know where you're getting that from. The OP asked what a troll is and I am simply explaining the behavior of trolls. I have been a MOD on numerous boards and an admin on 2 and I have plenty of experience learning about trolls and how they operate.

 

[sexysadie]

Huh, how did you reach that conclusion about what I ment? Trolls eventually are ejected, however they are not the only ones in a forum subject to ejection. Flagrantly violating forum rules can result in ejection. Trolling is just one of several infractions.

I agree.

 

[retro]

Almost as many as those who disagree with you.

I disagree with MA on plenty of things... but he's dead on about this.

 

[mazHur]

Actually they hang around long enough to make lots of enemies until moderators eject them. This is a general statement not pointed at anyone in particular.

is making enemies the same as others getting inimical?? Wouldn't that be a baseless and unjust ground for ejecting someone??
I think if someone violates repeated warning then only he may be expelled by the mods.
Are you trying to feed your 'opinion' on mods?? do you believe you are more intelligent than them??

 

[sexysadie]

I never said that and I don't know where you're getting that from. The OP asked what a troll is and I am simply explaining the behavior of trolls. I have been a MOD on numerous boards and an admin on 2 and I have plenty of experience learning about trolls and how they operate.

I was merely agreeing with you.....trolls cannot make friends, they only use people.

 

[darkangel]

Oh and trolls are very good at manipulating people.

 

[Thornless]

Anyone. Not following the new rules will be given infractions as they are reported, and V has the right to remove anyone she feels doesn't belong or fit in.

IJS.

 

[mazHur]

Well, you keep looking for trolls ....I AM GLAD THAT I AM NOT A TROLL!!:thumbup

 

[Minor Axis]

Are you trying to feed your 'opinion' on mods?? do you believe you are more intelligent than them??

You're not trying to pick a fight are you? I'm not biting.

 

[JanieDough]

Well.... I started this thread.... So it's only fair that I give an answer myself.

To me.... a Troll is a person who is hiding behind (in this case) an internet identity..... and spouting (posting) his/her beliefs or opinions in such a manner as to cause a commotion. The more commotion he/she begets..... the bigger his/her ego gets.... thus causing others to spout (post) their own beliefs or opinions further bolstering the Troll's ego or lust for this power over others. The others cannot pull away and continue to 'feed' the Troll.... thus continuing the conflict until something has to give.... or someone has to go.

A Troll's life on a forum can end two ways....

1. Ban him/her

2. Troll realizes his/her behavior is that of a Troll.... and wanting to make amends and actually be a non-Troll like poster..... he/she changes Troll like behavior...... before #1 takes affect.

That's how I view it anyway.

Are we able to give a Troll-like member the benefit of a doubt? A chance to redeem him/herself? Even if it's only very slim?

I suppose time will tell in most cases.

I don't think Trolls change. I think you gave a way too specific/personal of a definition. The person could have any reason to do what he does.

A troll is a troll through actions - repeated actions - not necessarily intent.

My definition, not based on anyone on this site, is just someone who goes onto a forum to stir shit.

kind of like some of the people who post in this thread and start tit for tats...

A troll doesn't usually stick around long enough to make friends.......

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A person who posts with the intent of being annoying and/or causing conflict.

I think that is a great definition that can be applied in numerous ways without getting too judgmental personally.

Good job! :thumbup :nod: